PNDSA

Are you looking for fresh ideas to enhance your relationship with your baby?

We have just the thing for you! Join us for a morning workshop and discover some of the secrets to forming a secure bond with your baby which lays the foundation for a happy, healthy future. Saturday 25 May 2013 08h30 – 10h30

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Our offices have moved

Please note that as of 2013 our offices will be at
33 Bishoplea Road, Claremont, Cape Town.

We also have a new office landline number:
021 823 7333

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PND explained

Between 10 and 30 percent of all mothers, in all circumstances, suffer from this middle-range depression. PND may develop slowly any time during the first year of the baby’s life. Untreated, it may continue as a chronic low-grade depression, becoming more acute with subsequent births. Every mother is different, and may have different combinations of symptoms.

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Think you may be suffering from PND?

In case you are not sure whether or not you are experiencing Postnatal Depression, we suggest that you fill in this online test to find out.

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Birth of a Mother

The birth of a first child will probably be the biggest change you will undergo in your life. It involves more changes than emigrating to another country – everything changes – your body, your mind, your relationships, your career, your financial status, your responsibilities. It can be quite overwhelming initially to know that you are responsible for a helpless little baby 24 hours a day.

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PND symptoms and feelings

These unusual symptoms will generally have been present most of the time, for a period of longer than ten days. Mood swings are common and many women report feeling numb.

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PND from a dad's perspective

I was so excited to become a dad. At times I couldn’t explain the anticipation except to say that it felt like I was about to fulfill a purpose. Sam and I had heard how difficult it was being a parent, but in the exuberance of our excitement we felt immune to such realities.

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Medicating the breast feeding mother

Decisions about the use of antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding need to be made with care. While this information is designed to help you make an informed decision, it is not meant to replace a detailed discussion with your doctor. Furthermore, new information is constantly coming to light on this topic. Ideally, discussions with your doctor would take place before planning a pregnancy and, if possible, with your partner present. Your doctor will help you make the right decision for you.

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Are you a mum to a baby or toddler in KwaZulu Natal?

Are you feeling: depressed or anxious, lonely, bored, overwhelmed, exhausted
Or would you just like to meet some other mums?
Please join us for FREE every Friday at 9AM for coffee and a friendly chat!

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CHAT WITH OTHERS

You are not alone – up to 30% of all new mothers, in all cultures and circumstances, develop Postnatal Depression during the first year after the birth of a baby.

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READ OUR NEWS

The birth of a first child will probably be the biggest change you will undergo in your life. We have compiled blog posts and articles to help you in this big adjustment.

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CONTACT US

Whether you are pregnant, already a mother or just a concerned family member, we are here to help and support you in all areas of postnatal depression throughout South Africa.

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